Sexualization refers to the act of making something or someone appear more attractive or alluring through associations with sex, lust, or desire. It is often used in the context of advertising and...
Gendered Political Frameworks
In modern society, there is a wide range of beliefs about what constitutes appropriate sexual behavior for men and women, which can be influenced by factors such as...
The conceptualization of power has always been intricately linked to sexuality, gender, and intimate relations, since it is often represented through these forms in many societies. Sexualized...
Sexuality is a key part of identity that affects all aspects of life, from work to family life. It has also been a site of conflict throughout history. Gender and sexual orientation have always been...
There has been increased attention to how gendered power relations shape politics. Studies show that women's status and participation in politics is limited due to social norms and expectations about...
Performance art can be seen as a form of resistance against social norms and conventions, which is why it has been used to challenge power structures for centuries.
When viewed through the lens of...
Softness has been weaponized by patriarchal systems to maintain control over women and men alike. Throughout history, power structures have manipulated gender roles to reinforce dominant ideologies,...
Gender Essentialism
The term "gender essentialism" refers to the belief that certain characteristics, behaviors, or roles are inherently associated with one's biological sex. It is often used to...
The concept of trans-inclusive feminism has been discussed since the 1980s when it was introduced to challenge the idea that women are born biologically female and men are born biologically male....
Sustained gender performance refers to an individual's ability to maintain a particular gender identity or expression that is not typically associated with their assigned biological sex at birth....